Bearnaise Gramma's Recipe

This recipe is from my mom, and the best bearnaise I ever tasted. Although it is a fattening treat, it is worth every calorie! Best served over a good steak and really good on asparagus too! Or can be used instead of hollandaise on eggs Benedict. To keep warm, keep it in double boiler over hot water (removed from heat) until ready to serve.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 126 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup rice vinegar
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
• 4 teaspoons hot water
• 6 large egg yolks
• 1 dash hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallot

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine white wine, vinegar, shallot, tarragon, and black pepper together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture is reduced to about 1/4 cup, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Whisk egg yolks, hot water, salt, and hot sauce together in a bowl until very well mixed, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Pour white wine mixture into the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Whisk egg yolk mixture into wine mixture until well mixed. Pour butter into mixture and whisk until sauce is smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.